Paul Safara

University of South Florida
High School Physics/Math Teacher

Biography

Major strengths include a strong background in and a passion for creative and elegant ways of explaining mathematical and scientific concepts difficult or brand new for students and over 4 years of experience in teaching multiple learning disabilities and cultural backgrounds. I began as a computer science major, switched to an electrical engineering major and then decided I had a passion for physics so I ended up pursuing that degree along with a minor in Astronomy. Through this journey I gained a diverse arsenal of experimental/engineering, programming, and mathematical skills that aid me in being able to learn about and also explain many different concepts to students. My lifelong goal is to teach and learn about science. I plan to pursue graduate school in the next year so that I can learn more and teach at a university level.

Along with this, major strengths also include video and sound editing. I have been a musician and sound engineer my whole life and have been doing video editing for over 12 years. I was a touring musician and recording engineer during breaks in college. I also have experience in creating educational videos related to the job description. A 4 year veteran high school teacher of 8 subjects empowered by a strong and diverse educational history, initiative, and thirst for knowledge with extraordinary communication and organizational skills. A teacher with a personal passion to solve and research complex modern problems in physics, mathematics, and computer science. I feel I will be a great asset as I have years of experience teaching 8 subjects and have a passion doing exactly what this job entails

Education

BS Physics
University of South Florida
BS Physics
University of South Florida

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 6 years
15 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Exploring the Fascinating World of Mechanical Waves
Discover the Science of Sound and Hearing: Your Guide to Better Listening
Understanding Reflection and Refraction of Light: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the Fascinating World of Wave Optics - Unleash Its Potential

Paul's Textbook Answer Videos

06:23
Physics: Principles with Applications

An ocean fishing boat is drifting just above a school of tuna on a foggy day. Without warning, an engine backfire occurs on another boat 1.55 km away (Fig. 12$-$33). How much time elapses before the backfire is heard ($a$) by the fish, and ($b$) by the fishermen?
FIGURE 12–33 Problem 5. (Figure can't copy)

Chapter 12: SOUND
Section 1: Characteristics of Sound
Paul Safara
04:50
Physics

Light passes from air into water at an angle of incidence of $42.3^{\circ} .$ Determine the angle of refraction in the water.

Chapter 14: Refraction
Paul Safara
04:51
Physics

A narrow ray of yellow light from glowing sodium $\left(\lambda_{0}=589 \mathrm{nm}\right)$ traveling in air strikes a smooth surface of water at an angle of $\theta_{i}=35.0^{\circ} .$ Determine the angle of refraction, $\theta_{r}$

Chapter 14: Refraction
Paul Safara
06:48
Physics

The light ray shown in the figure below makes an angle of $20.0^{\circ}$ with the normal line at the boundary of linseed oil and water. Determine the angles $\theta_{1}$ and $\theta_{2} .$ Note that $n=1.48$ for linseed oil.

Chapter 14: Refraction
Paul Safara
02:43
Physics

A laser beam passing through a non homogeneous sugar solution follows a curved path. Explain.

Chapter 14: Refraction
Paul Safara
03:24
Physics

Light traveling in air enters the flat side of a prism made of crown glass $(n=1.52),$ as shown at right. Will the light pass through the other side of the prism or will it be totally internally reflected? Be sure to show your work.

Chapter 14: Refraction
Paul Safara
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